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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.82, 1,459.08 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.82, 1,459.08 and 534.29 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.82 : 1,459.08 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.82/1,459.08 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.82x = 1,459.08 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.82x = 779,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,564.56/972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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